Decision Memo Completed

Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #5

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Beaverhead; Deer Lodge; Silver Bow, Montana Wise River Ranger District

Remove dead, dying, or structurally unsound trees determined to pose a hazard along several system roads on the Wise River, Wisdom, and Dillon Ranger Districts. Method of removal will likely involve commercial timber sales.

Location

Several roads in the Wise River, Big Hole River-Fishtrap, and Deep Creek watersheds

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2011
2
Comment Period
06/06/2011
3
Decision
08/2011 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
10/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityRoad Maintenance; Timber Sales (Salvage)
Roadside Hazard Tree Removal #5Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2011 Legal Notice Date: 08/11/2011
ForestsBeaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
DistrictsDillon Ranger District; Wise River Ranger District; Wisdom Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 1 N., R. 15 W.; T. 1 N, R 13 W.; T. 2 N., R 12 W.; T 3 N., R 13 W.; T. 2 S., R. 12 W.; T. 3 S., R. 12 & 13 W.; T 4 S., R 12 W.
Road management